Bateman Primary School vs Bull Creek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bateman Primary School
Bateman · Government primary · K-6
371 students · ICSEA 1126
Bull Creek Primary School
Bull Creek · Government primary · K-6
405 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Bateman Primary School Bateman WA | Bull Creek Primary School Bull Creek WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #36 of 583 | #22 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #595 of 4,908 | #414 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 371 | 405 |
| Girls / boys | 189 / 182 | 195 / 210 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1126 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 16.1 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bateman 6150 | Bull Creek 6149 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5519 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5574 |
The verdict
- •Bull Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.7 vs 74.3).
- •Bull Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1126), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bull Creek Primary School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 371.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bateman Primary School better than Bull Creek Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bull Creek Primary School ranks higher (76.7 vs 74.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bateman Primary School and Bull Creek Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bateman and Bull Creek in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bateman Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bull Creek Primary School has 15.7.
How do Bateman Primary School and Bull Creek Primary School rank in WA?
Bateman Primary School is 36th of 583 and Bull Creek Primary School is 22nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.